After 3 months of building and preparing I am ready for chicks. I really only wanted to start with about 6; however, I am having trouble getting less than 15 before June. I want specific breeds and don't want to wait three more months! Any ideas?
What breed(s) are you looking to get and where are you buying them from? Do you want started chicks, or do you want to hatch your own? There are a few local breeders for some breeds that might help you get started with better quality birds than you would get from one of the big hatcheries.
she is right, quality does matter. There are local breeders depending what area you live in.
* I wish local hatcheries carried my Salmon Favorelle. I could use at least 3 more of her. I talk her and she conversates back. She's easy going and let's me handle her. Unfortunately I have to order her breed, from Texas. I'm absolutely dreading that. I don't wanna loose any hens via transport. *
you're supposed to be a local breeder that starts with the P out in the West Valley, west of Phoenix. Does anybody remember their name???
Put the no crow collar on big boy. He is in the coop, probably very upset that he can't sleep..
:cd other chicken news;
Cheryl, that is sitting on the egg's from [@=/u/280887/moms3cuties]@moms3cuties[/@]
Kicked out a BCM egg.. " little BCM" egg.. It was cold to the touch.. So that one might not make it..
I hope he does OK with it. I know it's quite an adjustment for them. If he only knew the alternative...
So true
He is in the front yard if you want to come by and get him. He is easy to pick up and a very sweet boy. So far I have not heard him crow with the collar. He has a gurgle sound, as though he is trying.. He is much quieter than the girls..
......remind me,, what kind of roo is he?
She was good about chasing the sparrows out of the food too but I couldn't stand to hear the other hens cry when she would pull their feathers out.
